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1) Aspects of Carl's Characterhttp://dictionary.cambridge.org/

Select the correct closing phrase for each sentencebelow:

Carl is described as a"bloated pincushion",because he issensitive to thehurtful remarks ofothers .

When he buys the sailor's hatas a way of saving Skip'sbarge, Carl shows bothcourage and creativity .

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Instead of passivelyaccepting cruelty toHarley, Carl speaksassertively to Beryl atthe Bowls Club, tellingher that he andHarley deserve bettertreatment .

On the day when Carl releasesthe osprey, he begins to feelthat he belongs, because he ispart of a group of people wholike and respect him .

2) Symbolism in the Novelhttp://dictionary.cambridge.org/

Each picture symbolises or represents an importantemotion or development in the novel. Can you selectthe words that correctly describe the symbols?

a Initially Carl is a deeply vulnerable teenager. Hismother's imagined words are like sharp pins or" barbs " that pierce him, as though he were apincushion; he is depicted at the start of the novel as



the victim of other people's neglect or cruelty.

b Carl's action in buying the cap is a sign of hisreadiness to take a risk and assert himself. Throughthis daring plan, he demonstrates his growingdetermination and courage . Furthermore, when Carlrefuses to accept payment for the cap, Skip recognisesthis as the act of a young man , not a boy. This isevidence that Carl is changing and developing in thecourse of the novel. He is no longer a passive victimof external events. His action, moreover, allows him tobreak down Skip's prejudice against him as amember of the despised Matt family.

c The chain that Beryl uses to restrainHarley is a symbol of cruelty . Her actionin tying the boy up is evenmore callous and inhumane than the neglect that she has already displayed

in her treatment of the two boys.


d The release of the osprey shows the importance of freedom . The bird has been healed of its woundsand is finally able to take flight . In a sense, this isexactly what Carl needs: to be healed of his ownemotional wounds and to gain the freedom to takecharge of his life.

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Courage

Which word below is NOT a synonym for "courageous"? http://dictionary.cambridge.org/

a. gutsyb. vulnerablec. braved. bold



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PassivityWhich word below is the opposite of "passive"?


a. fearfulb. withdrawnc. actived. submissive

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Vocabulary

Type the correct word for each definition below. Hereare the options:

courageous • cruel • ingenious

neglect • passive • prejudice • vulnerable




a vulnerable : feeling exposed or endangered, ableto be hurt physically or emotionallyb courageous : not deterred by danger or pain; ableto overcome fear; bravec neglect : fail to care for somebody or somethingproperlyd passive : accepting what others say or do, withoutresisting or actively respondinge ingenious : creative and inventivef cruel : wilfully causing pain or suffering to othersg prejudice : preconceived opinion not based onreason or actual experience6)

Carl's Friendships and Family - AShort Text

First, read the text below. All the words in red are defined below the text.


Match up the words with their meanings.

In the course of the novel, Carl discovers that hisfriendships can provide a new, more functional kind offamily for him. Justine helps him to redefine what a familymeans when she says to him, "You take good care ofHarley. That's family." The importance of caring for othersand being cared for by them becomes clearer asHarley thrives in his new home with the Duncans. Bydeveloping friendships with Justine, Joy and Skip, Carlcreates a network of friendships that allows him to feelthat he is part of a group. This process is often adifficult and painful one that does not come naturallyto him. As he admits to Justine, "I've never felt part ofanything before...". Gradually, however, Carl realisesthat this new sense of belonging, even if itis initially daunting, provides a lasting happinessand compensates for his lack of a traditional family.


a redefine - create a new definition of somethingb importance - significancec thrives - flourishes, grows in a healthy wayd network - group of connected people or thingse daunting - threatening, frighteningf initially - at first, at the beginning



g compensates - makes up forh functional - working, effective

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